Business News

[04-12-2015] Supply of high-end apartments in Vietnam has grown sharply in recent years but that of condos for low- and medium-income earners has contracted despite huge demand, according to property services provider CB Richard Ellis Vietnam (CBRE). CBRE provided figures about apartment supplies in different segments at a seminar on the domestic property market and opportunities for real estate stocks organized by the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE) on Monday.

[02-12-2015] The Vietnam Business Forum (“VBF”) is a structured and ongoing policy dialogue between the Vietnamese Government and the local and the foreign business community for a favorable business environment that attracts private sector investment and stimulates sustainable economic growth in Vietnam.

[02-12-2015] Representatives of foreign business associations have expressed concern over Vietnam’s visa policy, claiming their member enterprises are having problems with short-stay visa and strict entry regulations.

[01-12-2015] The garment and textile sector expects its exports will grow an average of 11.5 per cent per year between now and 2020, the Viet Nam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas) said last week. Vitas reports said the sector is expected to generate export revenue of US$27.5 billion this year, and increase this value to $31 billion next year and $45 billion to $50 billion by 2020.

[30-11-2015]  International logistics co-operation is essential for Viet Nam, especially in the context of global integration and ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), delegates heard at an international logistics conference held in HCM City yesterday.

[30-11-2015] New regulations on special financial supervision over State-owned enterprises, the establishment of social enterprises, the competence of environmental police, and the implementation of the revised Law on Investment are among new policies taking effect in December.

[27-11-2015] Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the project to enhance efficiency of specialised checks in import and export in an effort to improve the business climate and enhance competitiveness.

[25-11-2015] Vietnam’s property market is on the way to recovery. Riding this wave, new enterprises in this sector also increase in number. Also the flow of foreign investment is showing signs of returning to Vietnam. These are boosting investors’ confidence.